The article first appeared in Business Today on September 24, 2025.
From October 1, 2025, China will introduce a new K Visa aimed at recruiting overseas young science and technology talent. The move is timed to capitalise on US restrictions on the H-1B visa program, which make it harder for American companies to hire foreign workers.
Starting the 2026 H-1B visa season, US employers will be required to pay a one-time $100,000 fee for filing petitions to hire overseas workers. H-1B visas, a key route for highly skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations, allow holders to settle in the US, pursue a green card, and eventually obtain citizenship. The increased fees, which range from $1,000 to $100,000, have significantly reduced the likelihood of foreign workers securing US job offers.
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